ACT Vocab 1

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Designer window treatments installed 17 years ago were outmoded.

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out-of-date

Front

The spies conducted a covert operation.

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hidden

Front

The baseball player's malice toward the umpire was shown in his spiteful remarks to the media, nearly ruining the umpire's career.

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vindictive

Front

Zachary, inexperienced for the managerial role, obdurately refuses to withdraw his application.

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stubbornly

Front

His neighbor's superficial remarks trivialized the property line dispute and infuriated Malcolm.

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petty

Front

Blatant disregard for rules.

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Obvious

Front

Tanya's outfit at the party was uncharacteristically modest, despite her usual flamboyant fashion sense.

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showy

Front

Mr. Powers was so gullible he believed the most outlandish excuses of his insincere employees.

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naive

Front

Cannot become a certified teacher without completing the prerequisite student-teaching assignment.

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required

Front

Charles, aware of his gum disease risk, is diligent about flossing.

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thorough